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About the Role
The Manager, Strategy & Operations – Brand & Experiences will drive key strategic and operational initiatives across the Dow Jones Events business, contributing to the growth and evolution of the Events portfolio through portfolio planning, product and franchise development, business case and proposal creation, competitive research, business reporting, calendar management, and cross-functional initiatives. This role involves evaluating new opportunities, bringing structure and analytical rigor to strategic initiatives, and coordinating across teams to advance growth and improve operational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manage strategic projects that help grow and evolve the Dow Jones Events portfolio.
- Support product strategy development across new and existing event franchises.
- Develop proposals, briefs, and business cases for new events, franchise extensions, investment opportunities, and commercial partnerships.
- Assist in reviewing and researching competitor events in the market to identify emerging trends, competitive challenges, whitespace opportunities, and potential areas of innovation.
- Partner with Sales, Strategy, Production, Finance, Audience, Comms, Content Operations, and portfolio leads to gather inputs and support the development of actionable event concepts and proposals.
- Pressure-test new ideas against strategic priorities, audience opportunity, commercial potential, operational requirements, and portfolio fit.
- Support the development of executive-level presentations and compile background materials on strategy development for internal and external stakeholders.
- Complete regular updates, progress reports, and leadership materials related to strategic initiatives, portfolio performance, ROI, risks, recommendations, and decisions needed.
- Build executive-level presentations and compile background materials on strategy development for internal and external stakeholders.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve cross-functional coordination, reduce duplication, and support a more efficient operating model across the Events business.
- Project manage timelines, briefs, trackers, approval processes, and cross-functional work streams for strategic initiatives and new event opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Willingness to work in our Midtown Manhattan office 3 days a week
- 7+ years of experience in product/portfolio strategy, commercial strategy, business operations, or product marketing, ideally within consulting, events, media, or information services
- Experience evaluating new business or product opportunities, including developing business cases, assessing market/audience opportunity, commercial potential, competitive positioning, and operational feasibility
- Demonstrated experience translating research, data, and stakeholder input into actionable recommendations for senior leadership
- Strong project/program management experience, with a track record of driving complex cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution
- Experience developing executive-level presentations, proposals, strategic briefs, and decision materials for senior stakeholders
- Experience working in a cross-functional environment
- Experience identifying process improvements and helping build more efficient, scalable operating practices
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, along with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to challenge conventional thinking and identify new approaches
- Strong initiative, organization, and commitment to delivering high-quality work
Location
- Midtown Manhattan
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 7+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000 - $145,000
Benefits
- Comprehensive Healthcare Plans
- Paid Time Off
- Retirement Plans
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
- Education Benefits
- Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
- Family Care Benefits
- Commuter Transit Program
- Subscription Discounts
- Employee Referral Program
About the Company
- Each year, Dow Jones produces 200+ events globally across all of its brands. This multi-million dollar business connects our audiences with the newsmakers, ideas, industries, and communities they read about across our publications and products.
- Dow Jones has ambitious growth plans for the Events business, with a focus on scaling existing franchises, developing new products, attracting new and diverse audiences, strengthening communities, and building new revenue streams across WSJ, Consumer, B2B, Risk, Energy, Journal House, Custom, and premium brand experiences.
- Dow Jones Events is dedicated to creating trusted, high-quality experiences that inform, connect, and engage our audiences in person and virtually. The team leads the event space through editorial authority, commercial innovation, immersive experiences, and globally relevant programming. We are regularly expanding existing franchises, developing new event products across Dow Jones brands, identifying new partnership opportunities, and building stronger event concepts that drive sponsorship revenue, audience growth, and long-term business value.
Equal Opportunity
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. EEO/Disabled/Vets
- We are committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or interview process. If you need assistance or accommodation in completing your application or participating in an interview due to a disability, email us at talentresourceteam@dowjones.com. Please put "Reasonable Accommodation" in the subject line and provide a brief description of the type of assistance you need. This inbox will not be monitored for application status updates.
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